The 2022–23 Moldovan Cup ( ro, Cupa Moldovei) was the 32nd season of the annual Moldovan

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cup competition. The competition started on 17 August 2022 with the preliminary round and concluded with the final on 28 May 2023.

Format and Schedule

In the preliminary round and the first two rounds proper ties are formed on a geographical basis and there is no draw.

Participating clubs

The following teams qualified for the competition:

Preliminary round

8 clubs from the Liga 2 entered this round. Teams that finished higher on the league in the previous season played their ties away. 17 clubs from the Liga 2 received a bye for the preliminary round. Matches were played on 17 August 2022.Results
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First round

21 clubs from the Liga 2 and 11 clubs from the Liga 1 entered this round. In a match, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league. If two teams are from the same division, the team that finished higher on the league in the previous season played their tie away. Matches were played on 30, 31 August and 7 September 2022.

Second round

The 16 winners from the previous round entered this round. In a match, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league. If two teams are from the same division, the team that finished higher on the league in the previous season played their tie away. Matches were played on 14 September 2022.

Final stage

Bracket

Round of 16

The 8 winners from the previous round and 8 clubs from the Super Liga entered this round. The home teams and the pairs were determined in a draw held on 20 September 2022. Matches were played on 18 and 19 October 2022.

Quarter-finals

The 8 winners from the previous round entered the quarter-finals. The home teams in the first legs were determined in a draw held on 25 October 2022. The first legs were played on 4 and 5 March 2023 and the second legs on 5 and 6 April 2023.

First leg

Second leg

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, from the point of abandonment.''

Semi-finals

The 4 winners from the previous round entered the semi-finals. The home teams in the first legs were determined in a draw held on 11 April 2023. The first legs were played on 26 April 2023 and the second legs on 3 May 2023.

First leg

Second leg

Final

The final was played on Sunday 28 May 2023 at the Municipal Stadium in Hîncești. The "home" team (for administrative purposes) was determined by an additional draw held on 4 May 2023.

References

External links

Cupa Moldovei
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